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Cartridge replacment time

Hi All I have been using a Grado Prestige gold for many years now. I run it through a SME 3009 non detach/ThorensTD 125 MK II/Lounge LCR mk II/Manley Stingray/Usher 6371's .  I should consider and thing other then a new Prestige Gold  for my set up? Looking for $500.00 or under. Thanks  Mike
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yogiboy
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If you like the Grado save yourself some money and replace the stylus for $150.00!
https://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Gold2-Stylus
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jazzman463 OP
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Haven't They made some improvements on that Cartridge, or not worth the extra $$$ ? All the improvements just in the stylus ? Mine is the Gold one. Thanks.
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yogiboy
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I doubt you will hear any difference between the two. If f you want go for the newer Gold 2 and keep the older one for a spare!
helomech
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IMO, it’s impossible to beat the Shure M97xe and Jico SAS combo for a MM in that price range. It's not an ideal compliance match for your arm, but if the Grado worked, so the Shure surely will (pun intended).
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